Tag: Turnbull
D.H Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley cheque up for auction
A cheque sent to author D.H Lawrence to buy copies of his banned book Lady Chatterley’s Lover is up for auction at Lyon & Turnbull. The book was banned in […]
2017-10-09
Original design for London landmark to sell at Lyon & Turnbull
The original study for one of London’s most famous public artworks is heading for auction in Edinburgh next month. Lyon & Turnbull will offer Eduardo Paolozzi’s original design for his […]
2017-07-28
Thornhill Stem Cup sells for $5.3 million at Lyon & Turnbull
A highly rare, 600-year-old Chinese cup known as the Thornhill Stem Cup has sold for more than $5.3 million, after being discovered in a cupboard at a British university. The […]
2016-06-01
Collection of John Duncan Ferguson works to lead Lyon & Turnbull sale
A private collection of works by the Scottish Colourist John Duncan Ferguson will be offered at Lyon & Turnbull later this year. The works will cross the block as part […]
2016-03-09
Thornhill Stem Cup could bring up to $6 million at Lyon & Turnbull
The inaugural Lyon & Turnbull sale in Hong Kong will be led by a 600-year-old Chinese Ming cup known as The Thornhill Stem Cup. Described as "a rare masterpiece, virtually […]
2016-02-24
Rare David Bowie artwork set for auction in Edinburgh
An artwork by David Bowie will be amongst the highlights of an upcoming Contemporary & Post-War Art sale at Lyon & Turnbull. Entitled DHead, the rare original work is expected […]